Spectrophotometric determination of zirconium using robinetin

Summary The complex formation between zirconium and robinetin has been spectrophotometrically investigated and made use of in the determination of zirconium. The complex has been found to contain zirconium and the flavonol in the molar ratio of 12. It obeys Beer's law up to 3.0 ppm of Zr and its stability constant has been calculated to be l.5×10⁹. The reaction is quite sensitive and selective at high concentrations of hydrochloric acid (sensitivity 0.0045 g/cm²).

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Zusammenfassung Zur spektrophotometrischen Bestimmung von Zirkonium wird als Reagens Robinetin empfohlen, das mit Zr einen Komplex im Verhältnis 12 (ZrRobinetin) bildet. Die Stabilitätskonstante wurde zu 1,5 · 10⁹ bestimmt. Das Beersche Gesetz wird bis zu 3,0 ppm Zr befolgt. In stark Salzsauren Lösungen ist die Reaktion empfindlich und selektiv (Empfindlichkeit: 0,0045 g Zr/cm²).

     

Transition State Geometry and a Polar Effect in the Reactions of Peroxy Radicals with Oxygen-Containing Compounds

The reactions of structurally different peroxy radicals with the C–H bonds of oxygen-containing compounds (ketones, aldehydes, ethers, and esters) were analyzed in terms of a parabolic model. The enthalpies of these reactions and the activation energies of equienthalpic reactions of peroxy radicals with hydrocarbons were calculated, and the contribution of the polar interaction E to the activation energy was evaluated. The geometry parameters of the transition state were calculated with the use of an algorithm developed based on quantum-chemical calculations in combination with the intersecting parabolas method. It was found that the polar interaction resulted in a change in the configuration of the C···H···O reaction center in the transition state from linear to angular. A different angle (C···H···O) from 180° appeared in this case. The following linear correlation between E (kJ/mol) and cos (180° – ) was obeyed: cos (180° – ) = 1 + 6.76 × 10^–3E .     

Extraction-spectrophotometric determination of iron(III) by means of quinaldic acid-N-oxide

Summary A simple and sensitive method for the determination of iron(III) is described. It is based on the extraction of the yellow-coloured complex of iron with quinaldic acid-N-oxide in chloroform. The absorption maximum is at 380 nm with molar absorptivity ₃₈₀=1.03 · 10⁴. Beer's Law is obeyed over the range 0.6–6 ppm iron with relative standard deviation of +-0.3% (Sandell sensitivity 0.005 g/ml/cm²). The absorbance of the reagent blank is however high with consequent occasional disturbances, which are avoided when measured at 395 nm; molar absorptivity ₃₉₅=7.4 · 10³; effective concentration range 3–8 ppm iron with relative standard deviation +-0.5% (Sandell sensitivity 0.008g/ml/cm²). A fairly large number of common ions do not interfere. Job's method of continuous variations and Asmus method indicate a iron-reagent ratio of 13. Heterogeneous formation constant is K _D =2 · 10⁸.

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Extraktionsphotometrische Bestimmung von Eisen(III) mit Chinaldinsäure-N-oxid

Zusammenfassung Die einfache und empfindliche Bestimmung beruht auf der Extraktion des gelben Komplexes von Eisen(III) mit Chinaldinsäure-N-oxid in Chloroform. Das Absorptionsmaximum liegt bei 380 nm mit dem molaren Extinktionskoeffizient ₃₈₀=1.03 · 10⁴. Das Beersche Gesetz gilt im Bereich 0,6–6 ppm Eisen. Die relative Standardabweichung beträgt+-0,3% (Sandell-Empfindlichkeit 0,005g/ml/cm²). Die Absorption der Blindprobe ist jedoch hoch und verursacht manchmal Störungen, die beim Messen bei 395 nm vermieden werden; molarer Extinktionskoeffizient ₃₉₅= 7,4 · 10³; im Konzentrationsbereich 3–8 ppm Eisen beträgt die relative Standardabweichung+-0,5% (Sandell-Empfindlichkeit 0,008g/ml/cm²). Eine ziemlich große Zahl von Fremdionen bewirkt keine Störung. Methoden nach Job und Asmus liefern ein Verhältnis Eisen/Reagens wie 13. Die heterogene Bildungskonstante beträgt K _D =2 · 10⁸.

     

Capillary rise of liquids in rectangular tubings

The capillary rise of liquids was investigated in square capillary tubings of different dimensions (e. g. 300 m · 300 m to 1000 m · 1000 m) in the temperature range 25° to 35°C.The data were fitted to an equation:=1/2 · ·g · (S · (C ·H/2 +C ·S)) where is the surface tension of the liquid,S is the side length of the square tubing,H is the capillary rise,C (= 1.089) is a capillary constant.     

Path of “dry” electrons before localization in liquid hydrocarbons

Conclusions On the basis of measurements of values of in liquid hydrocarbons, it has been shown that the path length before localization of a photoliberated electron increases with increasing mobility of the excess electron, from approximately 40 Å (methylcyclohexane) to 200 Å (isooctane). In a liquid with10^–2 cm²/V·sec (methylcyclohexane, hexane), the localization takes place before or immediately after thermalization of the electron. In a liquid with>10^–1 cm²/V·sec, the electron passes through the main part of its path before localization, being in thermal equilibrium with the medium.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 10, pp. 2198–2203, October, 1985.     

Chemical composition of T-21 silica tubing and implications for neutron activation analysis

T-21 silica, a commonly used encapsulation material in neutron activation analysis of small samples, was analyzed by INAA to determine trace levels of the following impurities: Na, Sc, Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Br, Sb, La, Ce, Sm, Tb, Hf and Au. In the unprocessed form supplied by the manufacturer, pieces of T-21 weighing 50 mg contain 6·10^–2 g Na; 9·10^–3 g Fe; 3·10^–7–7·10^–6 g light REE, Sc and Hf and 4·10^–8 g Tb and Au. In a series of glass-blowing steps, in which unfiltered gases were used for fuel, and cleaning steps, in which reagent grade aqua regia was used, irradiation vials were produced which contain higher average levels of Sc, La, Sm, Tb and Hf, by factors ranging from 1.3 for Sm to 11.5 for La, and lower average levels of Co, Na and Fe, by factors of 1.4, 2.0 and 4.0, respectively, than the unprocessed material. These contamination levels lead to blank corrections of 21% for La, 2.6% for Ce and 3.0% for Hf in 40 g samples of refractory inclusions from carbonaceous chondrites, if counted in their irradiation vials.     

Analytical applications of mixed-ligand complexes

Summary In medium of pH=1, vanadium(V) forms a 1 1 cationic complex with PAR, the instability constant of the complex beingpK=5.6. In the presence of hydrogen peroxide a 111 mixed-complex develops which is uncharged. The molar absorptivity of the complex ( ₅₄₀=1.28×10⁴ l·mole^–1·cm^–1) provides a possibility for the spectrophotometric determination of 1–65M hydrogen peroxide.

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Zusammenfassung In saurer Lösung (pH=1) bildet Vanadin(V) mit PAR einen positiv geladenen Komplex, dessen Komplexkonstante dem pK-Wert 5,6 entspricht. In Anwesenheit von Wasserstoffperoxid bildet sich mit diesem Kation ein ungeladener Mischkomplex im Verhältnis 111. Dessen Extinktionskoef-fizient ( ₅₄₀=1,28×10⁴ l · mol^–1 · cm^–1) ermöglicht die spektrophotometrische Bestimmung von Wasserstoffperoxid im Konzentrationsbereich von 1–65Mol/l.

     

Photometrische Bestimmung von Arsen und Phosphor in hochreinen Chemikalien

Zusammenfassung Optimale Bedingungen zur photometrischen Bestimmung von Spurengehalten Arsen und Phosphor nebeneinander wurden ermittelt. Die dem Verfahren zugrundeliegende Farbreaktion ist die Umsetzung von in saurer Lösung gebildeter Dodekamolybdatoarsen- bzw.-phosphorsäure mit Hydraziniumsulfat zu Arsen-bzw. Phosphor-Molybdänblau. Auf diese Weise sind Arsengehalte zwischen 1,1 und 10,0 g sowie 0,12 bis 8,0 g Phosphor zu bestimmen. Die Empfindlichkeit der Verfahren beträgt ₈₃₀=2,0·10⁴l·mol^–1·cm^–1 für As und ₈₃₀=2.6·10⁴ l·mol^–1·cm^–1 für P.Die Bestimmung beider Elemente nebeneinander gelingt dadurch, daß man nach der Summenbestimmung von As und P das Arsen aus der Analysenlösung durch Verflüchtigung als AsBr₃ entfernt oder es zu nicht mehr reaktionsfähigem As(III) reduziert. In der nun As-freien Lösung kann der P-Gehalt nach gleichem Verfahren ermittelt werden.Das Verfahren wurde zur Bestimmung von Arsen und Phosphor in hochreinen Chemikalien eingesetzt.

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Photometric determination of arsenic and phosphorus in high-purity chemicals

Summary Optimal conditions for the photometric determination of microgram amounts of arsenic and phosphorus are reported. The method bases on the reaction between molybdophosphoric or molybdoarsenic acid respectively, and hydrazinium sulphate to provide heteropoly blue.In this way arsenic can be determined within a range from 1.1 to 10.0 g and phosphorus within a range from 0.12 to 8.0 g. The absorptivities are ₈₃₀=2.0·10⁴l·mol^–1 ·cm^–1 for As and ₈₃₀=2.6·10⁴l·mol·cm^–1 for P, respectively.The simultaneous determination of As and P involves at first the determination of the sum of these elements and after reduction of arsenic to As(III) or volatilization as the bromide in a second step the determination of P in the same way.The method has been applied to the determination of arsenic and phosphorus in high-purity chemicals.

     

Liquid-liquid extraction of ferric thiocyanate with hexamethyl phosphoramide: Direct spectrophotometric determination in the organic phase

Summary Application of hexamethylphosphoramide (HMPA) in the iron(III)-thiocyanate system gives a simple, sensitive and highly selective method for the spectrophotometric determination of Fe(III) in the organic phase (CHCl₃). The color is stable for more than 24 hours in CHCl₃. The system obeys Beer's law for 7g Fe/ml and the optimum concentration range is found to be 0.5–5g/ml. The molar absorptivity of 1.33×10⁴ l·mole^–1·cm^–1, and Sandell's sensitivity is 0.0044/cm² at 460 nm The composition of Fe(III) to thiocyanate is found to be 13 in the presence of HMPA in CHCl₃. The method is free from interferences of many anions and cations. The method has been used to determine iron in bauxite ore.

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Flüssig-flüssig-Extraktion von Eisenrhodanid nach Zusatz von Hexatnethyl-pbosphoramid: Direkte spektrophotometrische Bestimmung in der organischen Phase

Zusammenfassung Der Zusatz von Hexamethylphosphoramid (HMPA) zu Eisen(III)-Thiocyanat führt zu einer einfachen, empfindlichen und sehr selektiven Methode der spektrophotometrischen Bestimmung von Fe(III) in organischer Phase (CHCl₃). Die Farbe bleibt in Chloroform mehr als 24 Stunden beständig. Das System entspricht dem Beerschen Gesetz unterhalb 7g Fe/ml. Das Konzentrationsoptimum liegt zwischen 0,5 und 5g/ml. Die molare Extinktion beträgt 1,33·10⁴ l·Mol^–1·cm^–1, die Empfindlichkeit nach Sandell 0,0044g/cm² bei 460 nm. Das Verhältnis Fe(III): Rhodanid in CHCl₃ ist 13 in Gegenwart von HMPA. Die Methode wird von vielen Anionen und Kationen nicht gestört. Sie wurde zur Bestimmung von Eisen in Bauxit verwendet.

     

The oxidative addition of diphenylphosphine and monophenylphosphine to the electron-rich rhenium-rhenium triple bond. The isolation and characterization of compounds that contain the four-center Re(μ-X)(μ-PR2)Re cluster (X=halide)

Diphenylphosphine oxidatively adds to the ReRe bonds of Re₂ X ₄(-dppm)₂ (X=Cl or Br; dppm=Ph₂PCH₂PPh₂) and Re₂Cl₄(-dpam)₂ (dpam=Ph₂AsCH₂AsPh₂) to afford the dirhenium(III) complexes Re₂(-X)(-PPh₂)HX ₃(-LL)₂. The dppm complexes have also been prepared from the reactions of Re₂(-O₂CCH₃)X ₄(-dppm)₂ with Ph₂PH, and a similar strategy has been used to prepare Re₂(-Cl)(-PPh₂)HCl₃(-dmpm)₂ (dmpm=Me₂PCH₂PMe₂) from Re₂(-O₂CCH₃)Cl₄(dmpm)₂. Phenylphosphine likewise reacts with Re₂ X ₄(-dppm)₂ to give Re₂(-X)(-PHPh)HX ₃(-dppm)₂. An X-ray crystal structure determination on Re₂(-Cl)(-PPh₂)HCl₃(-dppm)₂ confirms its edge-shared bioctahedral structure. This complex crystallizes in the space group (No. 148) witha=21.699(3) Å, =84.50(4)°,V=10084(5) ų, andZ=6. The structure was refined toR=0.049 (R _w 0.069) for 5770 data withI>3.0(I). The Re-Re distance is 2.5918(7) Å. Oxidation of the bromide complex Re₂(-Br)(-PPh₂)HBr₃(-dppm)₂ with NOPF₆ produces the unusual dirhenium(III, II) cation [Re₂(-H)(-Br)[P(O)Ph₂]Br₂(NO)(-dppm)₂]⁺ which has been structurally characterized as its perrhenate salt, [Re₂(-H)(-Br)[P(O)Ph₂]Br₂(NO)(-dppm)₂]ReO₄ · 2CH₂Cl₂. This complex crystallizes in the space group (No. 2) witha=14.187(7) Å,b=16.419(5) Å,c=16.729(5) Å, =98.76(2)°, =110.11(3)°, =104.66(3)°,V=3414(6) ų,Z=2. The structure was refined toR=0.040 (R _w =0.051) for 5736 data withI>3.0(I). The presence of a phosphorus-bound [P(O)Ph₂]^– ligand, a linear nitrosyl and a bridging hydrido ligand has been confirmed. The Re-Re distance is 2.6273(8) Å.     

Bestimmung von Chrom in menschlichem Serum und Plasma mit der flammenlosen Atomabsorptions-Spektrophotometrie

Zusammenfassung Die bis heute in der Literatur mitgeteilten Werte für Chrom im Serum nüchterner gesunder Probanden unterscheiden sich um Größenordnungen. Die in der vorliegenden Arbeit mitgeteilten Untersuchungen betreffen die analytische Problematik der Chrombestimmung mit Hilfe der flammenlosen Atomabsorptions-Spektrometrie, wobei aufgezeigt wird, daß diese Methodik für die Chrombestimmung in biologischem Material ohne großen statistischen Aufwand zu keiner sicheren Beurteilbarkeit und Interpretierbarkeit der gemessenen Werte führt. Mit Hilfe synthetischer Chromkomplexverbindungen werden die Probleme der Standardaddition zur Chrombestimmung untersucht. Unter Berücksichtigung der Blindwerte und der daraus resultierenden Nachweisgrenze sowie Garantiegrenze für Reinheit, wurde Chrom in einem Standardreferenzmaterial (1569 Brewers yeast [U. S. National Bureau of Standards]) im Rahmen eines Ringversuchs zur Chromanalyse sowie im Serum und Plasma von 41 Probanden bestimmt. Für das Referenzmaterial wurde ein Wert von 45±4 mol/kg (2,3±0,2 g/g) ermittelt. Der Referenzwert betrug 41±1 mol/kg (2,12±0,05 g/g). Im Serum wird eine lognormale Verteilung der Chromkonzentration mit den zentralen Parametern ±_M=132,2 nmol/l (0,72,2 g/l) ermittelt. Im Plasma lagen die Werte zwischen 20 und 30 nmol/l (1–1,5 g/l). Aufschluß, Durchführung der Bestimmung sowie die biologische Bedeutung und Interpretation des Parameters Chrom im Serum und Plasma werden eingehend diskutiert.

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Determination of chromium in human serum and plasma by flame-less atomic-absorption spectrophotometry

Summary Concentrations of Cr in serum of overnight fasting volunteers differ over a wide range in the literature. The investigations of the analytical problems of Cr determination by flameless atomic absorption spectrometry underline the necessity of statistical methods for the interpretation of the measurements of Cr in biological matrices. With nine different synthetic chromium complexes the method of standard addition was investigated. Considering the blank values, the limit of detection and the limit of guarantee for purity, Cr was determined in the standard reference material 1569 brewers yeast (National Bureau of Standards) with 45±4 Mol · kg^–1 (2.3±0.2g·g^–1), compared with the reference data 41±1 Mol·kg^–1 (2.12±0.05 g±g^–1). In serumuuuuu we found a lognormal distribution with the central parameters 132.2 nMol ·1^–1 (0.72.2 g·1^–1). In plasma the values were in the range between 20 and 30 nMol·1^–1 (1–1.5 g·1^–1). The ashing process and the determination are demonstrated and discussed in detail.

     

Fällungsanalyse im Mikrogrammbereich: Eine neue Methode

Zusammenfassung Eine neue Methode zur Durchführung gravimetrischer Bestimmungen im Mikrogrammbereich wurde beschrieben; diese beruht im wesentlichen darauf, daß der Niederschlag nicht mehr zusammen mit dem Filter, sondern nach Überführen mit einem geeigneten Lösungsmittel in einem separaten Wägegefäß gewogen wird.Die dazu nötigen Geräte und deren Herstellung wurden beschrieben. Nach dieser Methode wurden folgende Bestimmungen mit zufriedenstellender Richtigkeit durchgeführt: 2,5–25g Al, 5–50g Cu und 5–50g Zn mit Oxin, 2,5–25g Fe(III) und 2,5–25g Ti(IV) mit N-Benzoyl-phenylhydroxylamin, 5–50g Ni und 5–50g Cu mit Salicylaldoxim, 2,5–50g Co(II) und 2,5–50g Fe(III) mit -Nitroso--naphthol sowie 5–50g Chlorid als Silberchlorid.

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Precipitation analysis in the microgram-scale: A new method

Summary A new method for gravimetric determinations in the microgram-scale is described. This method is based on the fact that the precipitate is not weighed together with the filter but is transferred to a separate weighingvessel using a suitable solvent. The necessary simple devices and their use are described. The following determinations were carried out with satisfying accuracy: 2,5–25g Al, 5–50g Cu and 5–50g Zn with Oxine, 2,5–25g Fe and 2,5–25g Ti withN-benzoylphenylhydroxylamine, 5–50g Ni and 5–50g Cu with salicylaldoxime, 2,52–50g Co and 2,5–50g Fe with -nitroso--naphthol and 5–50g chloride as silver chloride.

     

Photometrische Bestimmung von Arsen in hochreinen Chemikalien

Zusammenfassung Zur Bestimmung sehr kleiner Arsengehalte kann die Umsetzung von Arsenwasserstoff, der sich bei der Reduktion mit Zink bildet, mit einer Silberdiethyldithiocarbamatlösung in Chloroform in Gegenwart von Brucin herangezogen werden.Das auf dieser Basis ausgearbeitete photometrische Verfahren wurde hinsichtlich Empfindlichkeit, Genauigkeit, kleinster bestimmbarer Menge und Störung durch Fremdionen charakterisiert.Die Arsenbestimmung ist im Bereich von 0,5– 5,0 g As mit einer relativen Standardabweichung von 8,9% für 2,0 g As möglich. Der molare Extinktionskoeffizient beträgt ₅₀₅=8.5·10³l·mol^–1·cm^–1, die Nachweisgrenze nach Kaiser 0.30 g As. Se(IV), Te(VI), Sb(V) und Thiosulfat stören, zahlreiche andere Ionen sind ohne Einfluß.Das Verfahren wurde zur Bestimmung von 10^–5 bis 10^–6% Arsen in folgenden hochreinen Chemikalien eingesetzt: Methanol, Ethanol, Isopropanol, Aceton, Mineralsäuren, Essigsäuren, Ammoniak und Wasserstoffperoxid.

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Photometric determination of arsenic in high-purity chemicals

Summary Solutions of silver diethyldithiocarbamidate (Ag-DDTC) in chloroform containing organic bases (brucine) can be used in the photometric determination of very small contents of As after its reduction to AsH₃ with metallic zinc.The procedure presented has been characterized with regard to sensivity, precision, detection limit and interferences by other elements.Arsenic can be determined within a range from 0.5 to 5.0 g with a relative standard deviations _rel=8.9% for 2.0 g As. The absorptivity is ₅₀₅=8.5·10³l ·mol^–1·cm^–1, the detection limit according to Kaiser was found to be 0.30 g As. Se(IV), Te(VI), Sb(V) and thiosulphate interfere, many other ions are without effect.The procedure was used to analyse high-purity chemicals (10^–5–10^–6% As) such as organic solvents, mineral acids, acetic acid, ammonia and hydrogen peroxide.

     

Fluorescence reaction between o-hydroxyhydroquinonephthalein and vanadium in micellar media, and its application

Summary The formation of complexes amongst vanadium, o-hydroxyhydroquinonephthalein (Qnph), or/and chlorpromazine hydrochloride (CP · HCl), as a phenothiazine drug, in non-ionic surfactant micellar media was fluorometrically investigated in weakly acidic media. Fluorometric methods for the determination of vanadium and CP · HCl were respectively established by measuring the difference of relative fluorescence intensities (F) between Qnph and Qnph-vanadium solutions, andF between Qnph-vanadyl and Qnph-vanadyl-CP · HCl solutions at an emission wavelength of 540 nm with excitation at 400 nm in the presence of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) micelles. The calibration graphs were linear in the ranges of 0–0.5 vanadium and 0–220 g CP · HCl per 10 ml of aqueous solution. The relative standard deviations (5 replicates) were 2.5% for 0.2 g vanadium and 1.3% for 100 g CP · HCl per 10 ml of aqueous solution, respectively. The applications to assays of vanadium in water and CP · HCl preparations were investigated, and the results were relatively good.

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Fluorescenzreaktion von o-Hydroxyhydrochinonphthalein und Vanadium in micellaren Medien und deren Anwendung

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Application of xanthene derivatives in analytical chemistry. Part LXXIII. Part LXXII see ref. [1]     

Interaction and exchange of propene with OH groups of HX zeolites

The interaction of C₃H₆ and the exchange of C₃D₆ with a HX zeolite dehydroxylated to various degrees was studied at the temperature of the IR beam and at 300 °C. The exchange was followed by the analysis of the gas phase (MS) and the solid phase (IR). The properties of HX and HY zeolites were compared.

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C₃H₆ C₃D₆ 300 °C HX . () () . HX HY .

     

Application of l-cysteine-capped nano-ZnS as a fluorescence probe for the determination of proteins

Nanometer-sized l-cysteine-capped ZnS particles have been synthesized and used as a fluorescence probe to investigate the effect of proteins on fluorescent intensity. With =190 nm, maximum and constant synchronous fluorescence enhancement was produced at 267 nm and pH 5.12 in the presence of proteins. A highly sensitive synchronous fluorescence method for the rapid determination of proteins has been developed. Under optimum conditions, calibration graphs are linear over the range 0.03–8.0 g mL^–1 for bovine serum albumin (BSA), 0.01–6.0 g mL^–1 for human serum albumin (HSA), 0.05–8.0 g mL^–1 for -globulin (-G), and 0.04–4.0 g mL^–1 for ovalbumin, respectively. The relative standard deviations of seven replicate measurements were 1.75% for 1.0 g mL^–1 BSA, 1.90% for 1.0 g mL^–1 HSA, 1.65% for 1.0 g mL^–1 -G, and 2.32% for 1.0 g mL^–1 ovalbumin.     

Nuclear interferences of uranium and thorium in a reactor neutron activation analysis determination of cerium using the radionuclides141Ce and143Ce

The interference contributions of uranium and thorium to the determination of cerium based on radionuclides¹⁴¹Ce and¹⁴³Ce produced by irradiation in a reactor core was determined. The values of the interference contributions for¹⁴¹Ce were 0.28±0.01 g Ce/g U and /2.01±0.05/x10^–3 g Ce/g Th, and for¹⁴³Ce 1.33±0.03 g Ce/g U and /9.0±0.2/x10^–3 g Ce/g Th.     

The determination of nitrogen in zirconium by charged-particle activation analysis

Summary The determination of nitrogen in zirconium by charged-particle activation analysis is described. The¹⁴N(,n)¹³N and the¹⁴N(p,)¹¹C reactions were used. The¹³N activity was separated from matrix activity as ammonia by steam-distillation after dissolution of the sample in dilute hydrofluoric acid. The¹¹C activity was separated as carbon dioxide by dissolution of the sample in a mixture of concentrated sulphuric acid, sodium fluoride and potassium periodate, followed by oxidation of the evolved gases with a copper oxideiron oxide-kaolin mixture and trapping of the carbon dioxide in dilute sodium hydroxide solution. The chemical yield of both separations was investigated. The nuclear interference of boron can be neglected, in view of the low boron content. Alpha- and proton-activation yielded the following results for BCR reference materials (alpha-activation results first): CRM 21: 24.6±3.3 and 25.9±0.8g/g (certified value: 26.4±2.5g/g); CRM 56: 12.0±1.1 and 10.5±0.3g/g (certified value: 11.7±1.7g/g); CRM 57: 11.2±0.3g/g (alpha-activation) (certified value: 11.9±1.8g/g).

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Die Bestimmung von Stickstoff in Zirkonium durch Aktivierungsanalyse mit geladenen Teilchen

Zusammenfassung Folgende Kernreaktionen wurden angewendet:¹⁴N(,n)¹³N und¹⁴N(p,)¹¹C. Nach dem Auflösen der Probe in verdünnter Flußsäure wurde die¹³N-Aktivität als Ammoniak durch Wasserdampfdestillation von der Aktivität der Matrix abgetrennt. Die¹¹C-Aktivität wurde als Kohlendioxid abgetrennt. Nach dem Auflösen der Probe in einer Mischung aus konzentrierter Schwefelsäure, Natriumfluorid und Kaliumperjodat wurden die entstehenden Gase durch eine Mischung aus Kupferoxid-Eisenoxid-Kaolin oxydiert. Dann folgte die Absorption von Kohlendioxid in verdünnter Natronlauge. Die chemische Ausbeute beider Trennungen wurde untersucht. Der Borgehalt in den Proben ist so klein, daß eine Störreaktion von Bor zu vernachlässigen ist. Folgende Ergebnisse wurden mit einigen BCR-Referenzproben mit Alpha- und Protonenaktivierung erhalten: CRM 21: 24,6 ± 3,3 und 25,9 ± 0,8g/g (gesicherter Wert: 26,4 ± 2,5g/g) CRM 56: 12,0 ± 1,1 und 10,5 ± 0,3g/g (gesicherter Wert: 11,7 ± 1,7g/g) CRM 57: 11,2 ± 0,3g/g (Alpha-Aktivierung) (gesicherter Wert: 11,9 ±1,8g/g)

     

Top soil environmental radioactivity in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria

A survey of top soil environmental radioactivity in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria has bean investigated. The results vary considerably from one environment to another ranging between a minimum of 161 mBq·g^–1 and a maximum value of 648 mBq·g^–1 -activity. The work reveals that hospitals and health centres lead in top soil radioactivity with the highest mean values of (378 mBq·g^–1) and (294 mBq·g^–1) followed closely by industrial areas with mean values of (372 mBq·g^–1) and (283 mBq· g^–1) trailing beaches and recreation centres having average values of (364 mBq·g^–1) and (273 mBq·g^–1). Lower levels of top soil radioactivity were observed mostly in environments with high level human interaction activity such as schools, offices, environments and recreation centres. An overall top soil mean of 342 mBq·g^–1 -activity, 271 mBq·g^–1 -activity and 71 mBq·g^–1 -activity were observed in the State.     

Method comparison study on soot-selective techniques

In a long-term field study at two locations with different air pollution levels several soot-selective measurement techniques were compared with a thermochemical method which measures non-extractable carbon (NEC) detecting the evolved CO₂ by means of coulometric titration. The attenuation measurement technique (aethalometer) and the aerosol photoemission method showed good correlations to NEC for concentrations ranging from 1.6g/m³ to 40.8g/m³. The specific mass absorption coefficient of black carbon with respect to NEC varied between 8.4m²/g and 13.7m²/g with respect to the measurement sites, but the value was found to remain constant at each site independent of seasonal or meteorological variations. The ratio of photoelectric signal to NEC varied between 16 fA·(g/m³)^–1 and 33 fA·(g/m³)^–1 depending on the age of the aerosol. The diurnal variations of that ratio showed strong similarities to the traffic patterns. Additionally a slight temperature dependence of this ratio was found for the aged aerosol with a proportionality factor of – 0.35 fA·(K·g/m³)^–1. With the reflectance measurement technique (smoke shade method) reliable NEC determination was not possible for NEC concentrations 5 g/m³.